2005 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 740 | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 94 L |